A long while ago, a great warrior faced a situation which made it necessary for him to make a decision which insured his success on the battlefield. He was about to send his armies against a powerful foe, whose men outnumbered his own. He loaded his soldiers into boats, sailed to the enemy's country, unloaded soldiers and equipment, then gave the order to burn the ships that had carried them. Addressing his men before the first battle, he said, "You see the boats going up in smoke. That means that we cannot leave these shores alive unless we win! We now have no choice--we win--or we perish! They won.

SPORTea® is a tea blend made up of premium black and green teas, ginseng, ginger, electrolytes and Vitamin C. Created in Colorado by a herbalist looking to make a delicious and healthy active lifestyle drink, SPORTea®’s following and dedicated drinkers are passionate about this special product… For good reason as it was named "Colorado's Best"After trying out SPORTea® as a hot beverage, I’m sold. Not only is this an extremely tasty and refreshing beverage, the health benefits extend beyond hydration as the ginseng, ginger and black/green tea blends may provide a heavy dose of other benefits as well:

Lastly, it’s important to take note that SPORTea® is sodium, sugar, calorie and artificial sweetener free. No need to worry about your sugar intake!

SPORTea® Review: My experience

I started drinking it halfway through my workday and let me say, this is one refreshing beverage. It has a light, smooth and semi-sweet flavor that they describe as "bold CitrusSweet with a zip." I felt no need to add sugar or honey as the drink was pleasant tasting by itself I'd say it took about 15 minutes or so to feel any kind of energetic effect. I noticed my mood soon changed for the better and I no longer was experiencing the fatigue I had before. This stuff really does have a pretty potent effect on your energy levels!

​SPORTea® Review: Conclusion

Personally, I love this drink as a hot beverage as it warms you from the inside out without the dehydration of caffeinated black teas or coffee.The main upsides of SPORTea® compared to other sports beverages and teas is that it keeps you going throughout the day with zero jitters or worry of calories from sugar.To purchase SPORTea®, visit SPORTea®’s Amazon page here.If you don’t believe me, read the reviews on Amazon – this product has an amazingly loyal following for good reason. There are people on there who have been drinking this awesome tea for over 15 years!

One of the great perks of being a chiropractor is the constant patient interaction and interesting communication with a wide variety of individuals. Over the years I've learned quite a bit about watches both from patients and my own experience. Here's a list of some of the best made and reliable wristwatches for active people who just want their timepieces to keep on ticking.

​Casio G-Shock - The Indestructible Digital Watch

"No watch from the most humble to the most exalted should be abused, with the possible exception of the Casio G-Shock, wherein the joy of ownership is directly proportional to seeing how much abuse you can give it and have it emerge unscathed." -The Watch Snob of AskMen.com
The Solar G-Shock is the set-it-and-forget-it watch of this bunch. It has atomic timekeeping and is recharged by light. On top of that, is has the "Triple 10 Criteria" referring to a 10-year battery life, 10-bar water resistance and 10-meter dropping shock resistance.

Seiko SKX Series - The Beater Dive Watch

"But what sets the SKX apart from so many other cheap dive watches are its pedigree, quality build and true in-house movement." -Jason Heaton of Askmen.com
​I have owned this watch for over 4 years and it's proven itself over and over again. I've left it in my glovebox for a week in below zero temperatures, cliff dove with it on and have shot hundreds of rounds through my pistols while wearing it all with no ill effects.

Luminox Navy Seal - The Special Forces Military Watch

"If this watch is tough enough to be worn on secret missions in Grenada, and while taking down pirates off the coast of Somalia, it’s certainly tough enough for you." -Ben Clymer of Askmen.com
​This watch is a patient favorite. He was in the military special ops and swears by its abilities. The quartz movement can stand up to just about anything and the ever bright hour markers make this watch one of the easiest to read at night.

Omega Speedmaster Professional - The Moonwatch

"As for the Omega Speedmaster Professional, it is virtually unmatched in the horological world in its combination of history, continuity of production, and quality of construction....This is 42mm of history that you won't find anywhere else, from anyone else, at any price." -The Watch Snob of AskMen.comThe Speedy Pro has a unique place in the history of space exploration as the only piece of equipment used in all of NASA’s piloted space missions from Gemini to the current International Space Station program. When Buzz Aldrin stepped on the lunar surface in 1969, he was wearing a Speedmaster Professional, the chronograph that has been known as the Moonwatch ever since.​

Rolex Explorer II - The Luxury Expedition Watch

"You really ought to try and make the Explorer II work if you possibly can; it's an extremely practical and very durable watch and it has the additional advantage of being virtually the only Rolex you can wear (other than the Cellini watches) which you will not feel as if you are seeing absolutely everywhere once you have it." -The Watch Snob of Askmen.comWhen climbers reach altitudes usually attained by cruising commercial jets and brave temperatures as low as -50°C (-58°F), confronting icy cliffs and deadly winds, with 70 per cent less oxygen than at sea level, they need the right gear. This is why several of the pioneering expeditions that scaled the Himalayan peaks from the 1930s onwards relied on the Rolex Explorer as their timepiece.

Don't Risk Your Life in a Fall

Deer season is upon us and with it comes hunting accidents. One of the more frequent accidents is simply falling out a tree stand. Whether its climbing up or down a tree, falling asleep in the early morning or just losing your balance; a tumble from 20 feet up can do serious damage. Neck and spinal injuries are very common in falls from heights leaving people permanently disabled or even killed. Do yourself a favor and buy a harness for your stand. Better yet, buy a safety rope along with it to prevent falls as you're climbing up and down your ladder as well. A harness can easily be the difference between minor soreness after a fall or being paralyzed for the rest of your life. Be safe and good luck this season!

If you're looking for the best overall fitness tracker, look no further. The Garmin Vivosmart is currently as good as it gets for activity trackers. I've tried the Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR, Misfit Shine, Garmin Vivofit 2, Mio Alpha 2, Mio Fuse and now have held onto the Garmin Vivosmart.

The others came close, but possessed certain flaws that turned out to be deal breakers for me. The Misfit Shine came in at second place. It's comfortable, simple and records just about any activity including sleep. The deal breaker: the circular tracker has the ability to fit into a wristband, pendant or shoe fob. Unfortunately, it comes out of the wristband quite easily and can easily be lost.

The Fitbit Charge and Charge HR had great potential. The app was the most fun to use out of the bunch and it tracks extra stats like stairs climbed and constant heart rate (with the HR version). However, the screen scratches easily, the band is rather wide and you're not able to shower or swim with it on.

The Mio Alpha 2 and Fuse are very convenient heart rate monitors but poor fitness trackers. The wrist based heart rate monitor worked very well even at high activity levels and with weight lifting. The Fuse tracks daily activity fairly well but currently misses out on sleep tracking. The app is rather useless and basic. Both are bulky units and thus usually sat on my desk until I was ready to go to the gym. If you're looking for a workout tracker they're great, but if you want a daily activity and sleep tracker I'd look elsewhere.

Now to the Garmin products. I really wanted to love the Vivofit 2. It has a battery life of over a year, is waterproof, has an always on screen and features an innovative clasp which should stay on through any activity. The device, unfortunately, sits rather high on your wrist and isn't quite as streamlined as something like the Shine or Fitbit. While at the gym or working on patients I noticed it would press very hard into my wrist because of that.

The Vivosmart does much more than Vivofit 2 while also shedding the bulk. The Vivosmart is thinner and sits lower on your wrist. I noticed right away that it was much more comfortable than the Vivofit 2. The Vivosmart receives smartphone notifications including texts, email, Facebook and Twitter. The Fitbit Charge only notifies of calls. The Vivosmart has less battery life than the Vivofit 2 and Misfit Shine but I've noticed better life (8 days) than the Fitbit or Mio units. The "move bar" gets you off your butt by vibrating if you're sitting too long. The device also vibrates for notifications and with the alarm clock feature. The touch screen on the Vivosmart works flawlessly even in the shower and blows away the lousy touch screen of the Mio Fuse. The Garmin sleep tracking graph isn't quite as nice as Misfit but I think it's more detailed and useful compared to Fitbit. The Garmin Connect app isn't nearly as pretty as Misfit or as socially connected as Fitbit, but all in all it gives me the information I'd like to know.